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In addition to his long resume working with quarterbacks, Shurmur has also done a tremendous job molding talented young wide receivers. And in joining the Giants, he’ll coach perhaps the most talented of all young receivers in Odell Beckham Jr.

Fresh off his miracle walk-off touchdown against the New Orleans Saints, Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs says he expected Beckham to “thrive” under Shurmur.

“As a player, [Beckham] does a lot of things well, so it’s gonna be a fun offense for him to be in,” Diggs told the New York Daily News. “Because Pat knows how to get people the ball. He’s special. Good coach.

“He’s gonna call plays that work for you. He’s gonna do what you’re good at. He’s not gonna make it hard. He’s gonna make it as easy on you as possible. Whatever you’re good at, he’s gonna let you do. That’s it. As a player that’s what you want. So whatever you do well, he’s gonna let you do it to the best of your ability — and a lot.”

Beckham has already expressed his excitement to play for Shurmur, responding early reports of his pending hire with a “wow” and thanks to God.